2002 Cadillac Deville vs 2002 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Cadillac Deville | 2002 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 1,426 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 464 | 96 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Deville | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 962 |
| Visibility | 14 | 98 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 76 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 53 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 47 |
| Structure | 5 | 54 |
| Power Train | 15 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 57 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 71 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 43 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 18 |
2002 Cadillac Deville
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.